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Regulation on the advanced agricultural research and application centre of the Konya Food and Agriculture University.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 30586, 5th of November 2018.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural development Biotechnology Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Cooperative/producer organization Education Equipment Fertilizers/nutrients Genetic resources Irrigation Non-governmental entity Protection of environment Research Smallholders/peasants Food quality control/food safety Food security Processing/handling Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation sets forth provisions on the purpose, scope, management, functions and administration of the advanced agricultural research and application centre of the Konya Food and Agriculture University. The main functions of the advanced agricultural research and application centre are (I) to contribute to the transformation into digital agriculture at the national and international level and to the socio-economic development; (II) to carry out research studies in the fields of food security, agricultural mechanization and integration, sustainable management of natural resources, biotechnology, modern irrigation techniques, post-harvest treatment, fertilization and pest management; (III) to promote technology in food production and storage and to optimize waste management; (IV) to ensure food safety in the fields of production, storage, transportation, supply, handling, and processing of food with a farm to fork approach; (V) to ensure food security by achieving economic growth and sustainability through effective policies on food, water and environment; (VI) to establish agricultural business models for farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, cooperatives and food industry and to carry out these models in coordination with their research studies; (VII) to organize training sessions to promote good agricultural practices in the agriculture, food and livestock sector; and (VIII) to promote the use of biotechnology and protection of genetic resources. The Centre shall provide consultancy, education and accreditation services to state institutions and organizations, the private sector, and civil society organizations.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr